[C320-list] Trouble starting Yanmar 3GM

[Kim Chapman]

Yeah, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 throttle and be ready to throttle back as soon as
she starts !

Kim

On Mon, Jul 8, 2024 at 2:01 PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Kim, you open the throttle before starting the engine also?
>
> On Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM Kim Chapman via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> > Have you tried giving it a bunch of throttle when it's even a bit cold.
> My
> > engine is hard to start, without throttle, after a few days. It starts
> > right up with the extra throttle.
> >
> > Kim Chapman
> > C320 #416
> > Sanity
> >
> > On Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 1:18 PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
> > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > We have a 1999 320, previous owner had told me that the Yanmar when
> cold
> > > would not start unless it was primed with the manuel fuel pump. He had
> > > thought there might be a fuel leak.  I had our marina check it out(they
> > are
> > > certified for Yanmar engines) - they could not find any leaks and
> thought
> > > it was fine. If the engine has been run within a day, it's fine. But
> more
> > > than that and it needs priming to get fuel in the line - any other
> > thoughts
> > > on why this would be. Anyone have a similar issue?
> > >
> > > Lou Friedman
> > > s/v Miss Adventure
> > > Hull #623
> > >
> >
>
>
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